Are you an art and culture lover? Would you love to go inside the minds of your favorite creatives? With over 10 million unique monthly viewers, My Modern Met is one of the world’s leading art+culture websites. And now, we’re exploring the world of visual arts for 30 minutes every other week with the photographers, painters, designers, and makers who are shaping our world. Sit back and relax as My Modern Met's contributing writers sit down for one-on-one chats with some of your favorite artists.
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Modern dating sucks, but dating expert Ilana Dunn is here to make it suck just a little bit less. Join host Ilana and both well-known and anonymous, unfiltered guests as they navigate the complexities and realities of modern dating. From first dates to breakups, they’re not afraid to bare all as they dive deep into what it means to be single, in a relationship, or anything in between. Whether you're looking for love, or just want to laugh and commiserate with others, tune in to explore the r ...
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Two Doting Dads is a podcast series that follows the parenting escapades of two good mates, Matty J and Ash Wicks. Like all good modern relationships, they met on Instagram and instantly bonded over the fact that they were both sleep-deprived Dads doing their best to dote over their two children. They share a very laid-back style to parenting, they don't pretend to be experts and they celebrate every single parenting mishap (which there are plenty). If you're listening for parenting advice, ...
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This podcast tells the story of a year of an English teacher in China, working in an international school in Changshu, Jiangsu. It‘s also full of history and culture. We‘ll go back to the imperial days, the revolutionary days, the days of triumph and the days of humiliation. Mostly though, it‘s modern China that I‘ll focus on, as it is the most relevant to understanding China now. China is super fascinating, and it‘s also probably the most important country in the world to understand right n ...
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Welcome to the podcast that gives you permission to say no. No to boring. No to putting off your dreams. No to a job you hate. No to old habits that no longer serve you. No to imposter syndrome. No to normal. I’m your host, Danielle Renee, and I’ve spent the past 10 years trying new jobs, starting my own businesses, and moving across the country all in an attempt to build a life that doesn’t give the Sunday Scaries (if you know, you know). With this show, I’ll be sharing some of my favorite ...
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The Natural Modern Woman Podcast


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The Natural Modern Woman Podcast
Dr. Isaac Jones & Erica Jones, MHS
Hey girl! I’m Erica Jones and the host of The Natural Modern Woman podcast and I am so happy you’re here. I’m a natural living expert, adrenal fatigue survivor, CEO of Elevays.com, and a happily married mama of 4. I’m on a mission to live my best life, and my goal is to help you live yours too. Many years ago, I was running on empty and 6-piece McNuggets. With a Sprite in hand, I was burnt out and breaking out. It wasn’t until I met my husband - who is also a functional health doctor - that ...
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My name is Dan Clouser. I am a podcast host, author and a speaker. I founded and ran a nonprofit youth sports organization for 30 years called the Berkshire Baseball & Softball Club, which later became the BIG Vision Foundation. We ran teams, tournaments and a 130 acre sports complex. I loved every second of what I did. I loved working with kids and teaching them leadership skills and life lessons through sports and community service. I thought that I would have died doing what I loved. Then ...
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I began working in the fashion industry when I was 15 and it was quite a difficult space to navigate.. Over the years I have had my share of fashion adventuring, and when I say this, I mean I’ve tried out pretty much every sector within the industry and found what I love and gate. This podcast is where we’re going to navigate uncharted territory. I (with the help of my guest) am going to give that raw and uncut perspective that is needed when entering such a gatekeeping industry. My life is ...
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Yoga, the Moon & Me: One yogi's musings on travel, spirituality, the moon and life!


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Yoga, the Moon & Me: One yogi's musings on travel, spirituality, the moon and life!
Melanie Rimkay
As a yogi, mother, traveller and entrepreneur, my interests are extensive! Learning about new things keeps life interesting and opens new doors to friendships, communities, and opportunities. As a busy, modern day, 50 something woman, I'm ready to explore and talk about all things that I find interesting...even when they might be a little off of the main stream! Life is an adventure after all and there is no time to waste.
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“Why is it that when I look at a list of songs I’m reminded more about my life than talking to my mom?” For many people in the western world, pop culture serves to keep us afloat in the icy waters of modern day living. Whether it’s a ubiquitous movie sensation like “Star Wars”, a unifying social event like the TV series “Roots”, a divisive musical movement like punk rock, or a strange undefined phenomenon like Charlie Sheen, pop culture seeps into our lives and provides an easy to use tool f ...
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You probably didn't have the RICH UNCLE that thought you how to get the "GOLD" in life but through this podcast, you might just get it! I will talk about useful topics in life that can raise your life to a new level, everything related to success, building your career, creating happiness but also topics related to modern technology, marketing and self-development. I will bring on people who can talk about interesting and useful topics for everyone to improve their lives and learn something n ...
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Seeing Other People


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"I Never Expected Getting Pregnant Would Be This Hard"
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I'm joined by Keren Longo AKA @mama.in.the.burbs to hear about her fertility journey. She opens up about her struggles to get pregnant, her experiences with IVF and IUI, the complications that arose along the way, her recent miscarriage, and more. She shares how she overcame all of these challenges, what she wishes she knew when she started trying …
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Carla Loury is no stranger to adventure, but her 2 month solo road trip across the US took things to a new level! In this episode, Carla shares how she took a 15k mile road trip without ever spending a dime on hotels, and how she stayed safe as a women traveling alone. She also shares some of her favorite gear and resources that helped her along th…
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Bush-wee tips and the most painful Sunday imaginable
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Matt gives an update on his week without Laura (she's been working in Bali). Highlights include stealing his mum who was in town to help his sister move house, finally figuring out how to hold his daughters when they bush-wee and not interrupting his kids when they slept on the floor. What a doting dad! Ash had a dads weekend down the coast with th…
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You Can't Lose Someone Who Was Never There For You with Carrie Berk
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I’m joined by Carrie Berk, TikTok star, journalist, and author of My Real-Life Rom-Com to discuss how important it is to learn from each relationship and situationship (no matter how short-lived it is). We chat about how social media has impacted dating, why we need banish the phrase "moving on" from our vocabulary, how you can’t lose someone who w…
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In this penultimate episode, the foreign teachers meet for one last time at Brew Kettle, and as the booze takes effect a certain clarity appears. Email: SMKYpodcast@gmx.com Twitter: @SMKYpodcastBy AdamSMKY
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The Journey of My Mother's Son

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Liam Brown – Gaming Fan to Esports Executive
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In this episode of “The Journey of My Mother’s Son” podcast, I sit down to talk with Liam Brown. Liam Brown is a seasoned esports executive who brings a wealth of knowledge and expertise to any podcast. With a background in player recruitment, management, sponsorships, and brand building, Liam has a deep understanding of the competitive esports lan…
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On this solo episode, I open up about the biggest dating anxieties I faced when I was single, and more importantly, how I overcame them. I reflect on where they came from, how they impacted me, and what steps I had to take and lessons I had to learn in order to feel more comfortable and confident in my dating life. Enter your chef era with me! Go t…
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7 - Embracing the Present Moment with So We Are Silent Disco
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Imagine it: the sun is warm on your face. Your toes are in the sand. You can see the tide coming in a few feet away from you, and you're moving your arms above your head to upbeat music playing through your headphones. You’re not self-conscious; you’re not thinking about your to-do list. You just feel happy, and, most importantly, free. That is pre…
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Ever heard of Slap Cheek? No, neither had we before this ep, but Oscar (Ash's son) has it. For those wondering, it's a viral infection caused by the human parvovirus B19, which means no daycare. DEVASTATING ! Matt's won worst uncle of the week after giving his nephew some pointers on the scooter, which led him to face planting and getting 3 stitche…
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I'm joined by Joe Feminella, Founder & CEO of First Rounds On Me. Joe and I chat about the biggest challenges our generation is facing on dating apps and what we can do to fix it. We discuss all things first dates including: how to take the pressure off, conversations you should and shouldn't have, how to make the most of a date when you know in th…
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In this episode of “The Journey of My Mother’s Son” podcast, I sit down to talk with Jason Curtis. Jason left the British army in 2015 after serving 6-years as an army physical training instructor. He had no savings but was extremely driven to succeed within the civilian fitness industry. The initial 6-months after leaving the armed forces were fin…
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Anonymous from the episode "It's Not Always Your Fault, Even If They Say It Is" is back on the podcast to talk about her experiences dating for the first time as a 30-year-old divorced single mom of three kids. We hear what she thought dating would be like vs. how it turned out, lessons the hard way, and what she wish she knew when getting out ther…
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We’ve all heard of the tortured artist, sulking and waiting for inspiration to strike. And we’re familiar with the starving artist too, sacrificing everything for their art, even if it means barely being able to pay the bills. But do these stereotypes actually hold any truth? In today’s episode, I’m lucky enough to talk to one of my good friends, H…
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Matt and Ash enjoyed a lovely day out to celebrate Producer Keeshia's birthday - drinks were flowing, food was delish and there wasn't a toddler in sight. What could possibly go wrong!? Just a disagreement between Matty J and one of Ash's fans after he generously offered to take a snap. Ash has his knickers in a knot because of an average gift he g…
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How To Actually Move On with Tonya Carter
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I'm joined by Tonya Carter, Marriage/Relationship Exit Strategist, host of Purposely Thriving, and author of Divorce Your Story, to talk about how to effectively heal from a breakup. We discuss why your ex is a non-factor in your healing, the importance of acknowledging that the "what ifs" did not happen, and how to make peace with the closure you …
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The Journey of My Mother's Son

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Dan and Sandy – Colorado Springs and the Great Sand Dunes
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In this episode of “The Journey of My Mother’s Son” podcast, Sandy and I talk about our first experience with the Rocky Mountains. We entered Colorado from the east taking US Route 40 out of Kansas. As we traveled across the Eastern Plains of Colorado and could slowly see the Rocky Mountains growing larger on the horizon, we were all left in awe of…
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Stuck in the Middle Kingdom with You

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#49 | A Daring Escape – The Rise and Fall (and Crash and Burn) of Lin Biao
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We're almost at the end of this troubled tale and, because few stories end as dramatically as Lin Biao's, I think it's time to revisit the ailing marshal and find out how it all went so wrong. Email: SMKYPodcast@gmx.com Twitter: @SMKYpodcastBy AdamSMKY
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In this episode of “The Journey of My Mother’s Son” podcast, I sit down to talk with Stacie Shifflett. Stacie is the founder of Modern Consciousness® & Modern Consciousness Coach™ She is also: · Three-time International Bestselling Author · Certified ThetaHealer® · Certified Free-mE Emotional Freedom Technique (EFT) Practitioner™ · Master Practitio…
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If You're an Anxious Dater, Listen to This Episode – Solo Q&A
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On this solo episode, I'm answering your questions about when to give someone another chance, how to save your friendship with your best friend of your desired sex who you hooked up with, what to do when someone keeps talking but never wants to meet up, how to navigate never having been in a relationship before, and more. Enter your chef era with m…
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No to Normal


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5 - Out of the Classroom and Into the Great Outdoors
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Although Connie Lau loved teaching 9th grade, challenges posed by distance learning during the pandemic helped her realize it was time to chase another dream of hers, becoming a park ranger! After applying for multiple positions, Connie landed a job at Yosemite National Park, trading her indoor classroom for a beautiful, natural one. In today’s epi…
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We kick off this episode on a sad note as Ash reveals the local meth-head in his neighbourhood has been arrested. This comes after he decided to bring a samurai sword to the park on the weekend (the meth-head not Ash). Matt wins shit parent of the week after Lola's mysterious screams turned out to be a perforated ear drum. Also, Lola's dummy addict…
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Are You Holding Yourself Back in Dating? with Talia Bombola
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Talia Bombola is a Psychoanalytic LMFT, Professor, Speaker, and the host of Heal Through Humor, and theco-host of The Couple’s Guide Podcast as well as Between Two Clinicians. Talia and I chat about where our own self-worth stems from and how important it is to learn about who you are in order to set yourself up for relationship success. We talk ab…
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In this episode of “The Journey of My Mother’s Son” podcast, I sit down to talk with Dave Letterfly. As a traveling artist, Dave Letterfly is the top producer of old school pinstriping, hand-painted lettering, gold leaf inscriptions and airbrushed imagery on motorcycles, hot rods, guitars, cake mixers and even top-shelf motorhomes. Writing fills ev…
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Dating Droughts, Leaving Situationships, and Healing your Heart
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Erica Shea is back on the pod to catch up with us about taking time off from dating and finding the strength to end her most recent situationship. We talk about how it's normal (and sometimes beneficial) to be in a dating drought, how she knew it was time to end the situationship instead of continuing in discomfort, as many of us do. Later we discu…
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What if you could be a kid again, just for a weekend? What if you could trade in work stress and responsibility for kayaking, craft classes and bonfires? Good news: you can at Camp Rahh, Seattle’s all-inclusive summer camp for adults! In today’s episode, I talk with Andrea Pons about how Camp Rahh’s founder pursued the idea for starting the camp ev…
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Should I be concerned about my toddler's murderous screams?
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We're doing things a little differently this week and kicking off with a question - Should I be concerned about my toddler's murderous screams? Long story short, no because it's totally normal. Matty J can talk from experience after Lola has just decided to dive into the 'terribly 2s' phase and provide their household with unrelenting screams for t…
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I’m joined by Iris Jardiel to chat about why she broke off her engagement to her longtime partner, Luke, who proposed on Temptation Island Season 4. We hear why they decided to go on the show, what it was like having their relationship tested, and how she felt when he proposed. She shares how she caught him cheating and wanted to believe he could c…
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Dan and Sandy – Westward through Missouri and Kansas
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In this episode of “The Journey of My Mother’s Son” podcast, Sandy and I talk about our trip through Missouri and Kansas as we slowly make our way to the Rocky Mountains. As slowly made our way across the country toward the Rocky Mountains, we made the most out of our trip. We made stops in St. Louis, Branson, Kansas City, Topeka, Ellis, Oakley, Go…
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The year end is nigh. School holidays approach. The question to renewing the contract has come. What should a paranoid, anxiety-addled teacher do? Email: SMKYPodcast@gmx.com Twitter: @SMKYpodcastBy AdamSMKY
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In this episode of “The Journey of My Mother’s Son” podcast, I sit down to talk with my old friend, Anne Desjardins. Anne’s story is one that has taken her from a place of hopelessness and despair to one of hope, healing, and the strong desire to help others. Anne’s dream is to provide a place of healing and hope for those recovering from Lyme, and…
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"He Wasn't Ghosting Me, He Was In A Coma"
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I’m joined by an anonymous 27-year-old woman who opens up about starting to date someone and suddenly not hearing from him for days. She shares how she thought she was getting ghosted and assumed he blocked her, only to find out via Instagram that he was hit by a car and was in a coma. We hear how she processed this news, how she was not in a posit…
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When you picture a laundromat, I’m sure the first words that pop into your mind aren’t “warm, inviting, cozy, or relaxing,” but it’s exactly those words that Erin and her husband, John, kept in mind while renovating a rundown laundromat in their new home of Charleston. In this conversation, Erin shares how she and her husband took inspiration from …
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The Great Zoo Swindle and a Tropical Ear Infection
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Matt, Laura and the kids have just returned from being on Maggie Island for Laura's dad's 70th. Warm weather, beaches and catching up with the fam... what's not to love?! Just an infection that'd turn Lola into the Princess of Darkness !!! Ash wants to know - if your kid is sick and can't attend a birthday party, can you just keep the gift for the …
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The Biggest Mistakes Women Are Making in Dating with Evan Marc Katz
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I’m joined by Evan Marc Katz, the world’s first dating coach (2003!), four-time author, and host of the Love U Podcast. Evan and I chat about where women are going wrong in dating when it comes to taking breaks from dating, going on dates, and getting into relationships. We learn which dealbreakers matter, ways to figure out if a relationship is ri…
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We had the privilege of sitting down with Doting Dad, Max Gawn. He's a professional AFL player, premiership winning captain of the Melbourne Football Club and ambassador for lululemon. We chat about his journey to becoming a professional athlete, the mistakes he made after he got drafted, juggling the AFL grand final and impending birth of his son,…
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In this episode of “The Journey of My Mother’s Son” podcast, I sit down to talk with JJ Barrows. JJ is comedian, author, artist, and storyteller. Being the middle child of a preacher's family in the South, she always felt a little different, a little left out, and a little confused as to who she was "supposed" to be. She would find out that she is …
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"How Family Dynamics, Religion, and All Girls High School Shaped My Dating Life"
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I’m joined by Liz Mina to talk about approaching dating from a place of security and curiosity rather than the fear of being alone. We chat about dating as an adult after never having romantic interests in high school, why society should stop putting pressure on people to find partners at a certain age, how being an only child has impacted her dati…
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2 - Shaking Up the Traditional Wedding Industry with Modern Rebel
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When you hire Modern Rebel Co, you’re not getting just a regular wedding planning company. Instead, you’re getting a custom, one-of-a-kind “love party” tailored to YOUR specific love story, priorities, and personalities. In today’s episode, Ainsley Blattel shares what it was like to be one of the first non-binary wedding planners, how we can make t…
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Down and Dirty with a Bunch of Blokes in a Van
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We've loved reading the DM's from listeners - especially from a particular individual who sends us voice messages of his farts each week. Shout out to Dylan! Matt's moved house, which meant he got to roll the sleeves up and get down and dirty with a bunch of blokes in the back of a van. Unfortunately this distracted him from the most important day …
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In honor of my 29th birthday, I spent time reflecting on some of the most meaningful moments, the biggest turning points, and the hardest lessons learned in my 28 years. I put together a list and I'm so excited to share them with you in this special episode. We cover life, love, friendship, career, family, and everything in between. Thanks for bein…
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#47 | Something in the Water – Jinxi Water Town and Tibet
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We cycle through the wetlands of Jiangnan to the water town of Jinxi, muse a little on the contradicting feelings of restriction and freedom in China, and then get into the story of modern Tibet. Email: SMKYPodcast@gmx.com Twitter: @SMKYpodcastBy AdamSMKY
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In this episode of “The Journey of My Mother’s Son” podcast, I sit down to talk with Tara & Trina O’Brien. Trina and Tara O’Brien are partners in life and business. Moms of boy/girl twins, together they’ve created Power Mom. They are educators, coaches, speakers, health and wellness enthusiasts, and “all things” sports lovers. Using the Power Mom 4…
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"Go On The Date, Even If You're Not In The Mood"
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I'm joined by Rachel Schwab, AKA @justbecauseitspretty, to discuss what her dating life was like before meeting her person and how she ended up getting engaged to her first ever Hinge date. She shares how she felt going into her first date with her now-fiancé, whether or not she was anxious after it, why she's glad they talked about exes on their t…
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1 - To All The Jobs I’ve (Tried) To Love Before
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Long story short, the past decade has been a sometimes-fun, sometimes-stressful series of weird jobs, business ideas, and big moves as I attempted to answer that ever-consuming question: what do I want to do with my life? Today, I’m sharing who I am, how I finally fulfilled my dream of moving to California, and why I decided to start No to Normal. …
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Ash, father of the year, #1 doting dad, selfless carer of Macy and Oscar... has been dad-shamed. The crime you ask? Taking two marshmallows from his children's babycino. The inbox has been chockablock this week so we have a read of some of the messages sent in from listeners - including Christy who confirmed that her partner gets his heart rate up …
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TW: Eating disorders & body image struggles. Julie Griggs and Danielle Dietzek, my friends and the cofounders of Fourplay Social, are back on Seeing Other People. We discuss why the question "Why are you still single?" is so problematic and how society perpetuates the belief that we aren't complete until we find our partner. Danielle opens up about…
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In this episode of “The Journey of My Mother’s Son” podcast, I sit down to talk with Juliet Rose. By the time she was ten years old Juliet Rose knew she wanted to be a writer. She entertained neighborhood kids with her stories after school and with the support of her mother got her first typewriter. Life had other plans and after the death of her m…
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"I Found Out He Was Married From A Facebook Group"
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I'm joined by a 36-year-old woman who opens up about the relationship she found herself in shortly after getting divorced from her ex-husband of 11 years (and the father of her two children). We hear how she and this man met, what their relationship started out like, and how they soon developed a dominant/submissive relationship. She shares how she…
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Strap yourselves in because we're going right back to the beginning - reliving the moments when we both became dads! From surprise due dates, going into labour, babies getting stuck, knocking down obstetrician, passing out and emergency c-sections - we cover off all the details (well, as much is appropriate for a podcast) from the day our wives gav…
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Learning to Be Unapologetically Yourself with Laura Belgray
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I'm joined by Laura Belgray, author of the book "Tough Titties: On Living Your Best Life When You’re the F-ing Worst" to discuss how to let go of what other people and society expect of you. We chat about embracing your flaws, owning your timeline, not comparing yourself to others, how your worth doesn't need to be attached to someone else liking y…
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